Course Description

Course Name

Proteomics

Session: VVLF3223

Hours & Credits

3 Credits

Prerequisites & Language Level

Taught In English

  • There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

Overview

Prerequisites: Having passed Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, Microorganisms Molecular Biology, Molecular and Genetic Engineering, Biostatistics, Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics.

GENERAL GOALS
a) Acquire the methodological and technologic knowledge applied to the proteomics and metabolomics fields.
b) Ability to design, analyze and apply proteomics strategies to research and clinic.
c) Deep understanding of the field to be able to discuss the advantages and limitations of different experimental approaches.
d) Use of specific bioinformatics tools.

CROSS-SECTIONAL COMPETENCES
CG01-Capacity to analyze and synthesize (1)

CB1-Students acquire and understand knowledge in their field of study
based on general secondary education but usually reaching a level that,
although supported on advanced text books, also includes aspects
involving state-of-the-art knowledge specific to their area.

CB2-Students are able to apply knowledge to their work in a
professional way and have the competences enabling them to state and
defend views and opinions as well as perform problem-solving tasks in
their field of study.

CB3-Students are able to collect and interpret relevant data (generally
in their field of study) and give opinions that involve reflection on
relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.

CB4-Students can communicate information, ideas, problems and
solutions to a specialized or non-specialized audience.

CB5-Students develop the necessary learning skills to undertake further
studies with a high level of autonomy.

CT02-Capacity to organize and plan

CT03-Mastering Spanish oral and written communication

CT04-Command of a foreign language

CT05-Knowing and applying Basic ITC skills related to Biotechnology

CT06-Capacity to manage information (capacity to look for and analyze
information coming from different types of sources)

CT07-Problem solving

CT09-Capacity to work in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team

CT10-Interpersonal skills

CT12-Critical and self-critical capacity

CT13-Ethics

CT14-Capacity to learn

CT16-Capacity to produce new ideas (creativity)

CT19-Capacity to apply theoretical knowledge

CT20-Research skills

CT21-Sensitivity to environmental issues

CE22-Knowing and understanding contents, principles and theories
related to biotechnology

CE23- Knowing how to use laboratory equipment and to carry out basic
operations for each discipline including: safety measures, handling,
waste disposal and activity register

CE24-Knowing basic and instrument laboratory techniques in the
different areas of biotechnology

CE25-Knowing how to analyze and understand scientific data related to
biotechnology

CE27-Knowing and applying action plans and assessment criteria of
biotechnology processes

CE28-Integrating life science and Engineering into processes of
development of biotechnological products and applications

CE29-Contrasting and checking results of biotechnological
experimentation

CE30-Solving and analyzing problems posed by biotechnology

CE31-Describing and calculating important variables of processes and
experiments

CE32-Knowing how to use different specific operating systems and
software packages designed for Biotechnology

CE33-Knowing and complying with legislation and ethics of
biotechnological processes and applications

CE34-Knowing main characteristics of Molecular biosciences and
biotechnology communication

LEARNING OUTCOMES

R-1 Students have understood and acquired the subject?s
contents.
CG01,CB1,CB3,CT03,CT04,
CT05,CT13,CT14,CE22,
CE24,CE27,CE28,CE32,
CE33

R-2 Students are able to solve problems or cases related to
those contents by using various resources (literature, computerbased,
etc.)
CG01,CB1,CB3,CB5,CT02,
CT03,CT04,CT06,CT07,
CT12,CT14,CT16,CE22,
CE25,CE27,CE30,CE32

R-3 Students are able to work and correctly perform basic
activities in a lab in compliance with the relevant safety
requirements. They can plan, develop and understand the
purpose for the experience as well as contrast and validate the
results obtained.
CB1,CB2,CB5,CT02,CT03,
CT04,CT09,CT10,CT12,
CT13,CT14,CT19,CT20,
CT21,CE22,CE23,CE24,
CE25,CE27,CE29,CE30,
CE31,CE33

R-4 Students are able to write a clear and well-organized text
on diverse aspects of the subject.
CG01,CB1,CT02,CT03,
CT04,CT05,CT06,CT12,
CT14,CT16,CT19,CE22,
CE27,CE30,CE31,CE34

R-5 Students are able to adequately present and defend their
work.
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CT02,
CT03,CT04,CT06,CT12,
CT14,CT19,CE32,CE34

R-6 Students seek bibliographic information from several
sources and can analyse it with a critical, constructive attitude.
CG01,CB3,CB5,CT02,CT03,
CT04,CT06,CT12,CT14,CT19
,CT20

R-7 Students cooperate with the teacher and peers throughout
the learning process. They can work as members of a team.
They are respectful, proactive and comply with the subject?s
organizational rules.
CT02,CT09,CT10,CT14

SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING THE ACQUISITION OF THE COMPETENCES AND ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
Assessment Tool:Written test of knowledge
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCES ASSESSED:R-1,R-2,R-3,R-4,R-6
Allocated Percentage:65%

Assessment Tool:Final laboratory-based test
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCES ASSESSED:R-1,R-2,R-3,R-4,R-5,R-6,R-7
Allocated Percentage:15%

Assessment Tool:Laboratory reports
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCES ASSESSED:R-1,R-2,R-3,R-4,R-6
Allocated Percentage:5%

Assessment Tool:Reports
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCES ASSESSED:R-1,R-2,R-5,R-6
Allocated Percentage:15%

*Course content subject to change